The S&P 500 index experienced a modest increase of 0.48% today, continuing its upward trend with a 0.72% rise over the past five days and a notable 2.83% gain over the last month. This positive momentum reflects a broader market trend, with a significant advance-decline ratio of 3.7x, indicating that 3,173 stocks advanced compared to 858 that declined.
In the large-cap sector, Intel Corp. emerged as the standout performer, boasting a remarkable return of 22.77%. Conversely, S&P Global, Inc. struggled, recording a decline of 6.67%. The mid-cap segment saw AECOM leading with a return of 4.81%, while Darden Restaurants, Inc. faced challenges with a drop of 7.69%. Among small-cap stocks, Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. excelled with a return of 29.81%, while Red Cat Holdings, Inc. lagged with a decline of 10.91%.

Overall, the market's positive performance today underscores a resilient sentiment among investors, with a healthy number of advancing stocks across all market capitalizations.